Soccer

BERLIN (AP) — The Bundesliga returns dented by the international break as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen assess the toll on their players.

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — In contrast to a year ago, Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has no offers from rival clubs to prompt any immediate decisions on his future.

Casey Stoney is looking forward to returning to B.C. Place Stadium when Canada hosts Argentina in the first of two women's soccer friendlies against the South American side next week.

TORONTO — Jayden Nelson and Ralph Priso, two young Canadians deemed surplus to requirements by Toronto FC, return to BMO Field on Saturday as members of the Vancouver Whitecaps.

PARIS (AP) — While the finish line is in sight for runaway Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain, the fight for second place is heating up down south.

MADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer federation will ask FIFA for permission to introduce a more cost-effective video review system in the women’s liga next season.

MILAN (AP) — Igor Tudor could be exactly the coach Juventus needs and at exactly the right time. Tudor accepted the job last weekend, replacing Thiago Motta with the storied Italian club in disarray and discord.

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Four Real Madrid players including Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior are being investigated for alleged “indecent conduct” during the Champions League game at Atletico Madrid, UEFA said on Thursday.

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Chris Wood will miss Nottingham Forest's FA Cup quarterfinal against Brighton on Saturday because of a right hip injury while playing for New Zealand in World Cup qualifying this week.

LONDON (AP) — Kylian Mbappé looked very impressed when he met his waxwork version at Madame Tussauds in London. He walked through the door and his face lit up when he saw the wax statue in front of him. “Oh, wow. I love it, amazing.